Some good tips on handling a toddler tantrum #genx #genxenergy #toddlertantrum #parentingreality

The key to dealing with a toddler tantrum is keeping your cool and staying calm.

I agree with her. She made some really good points. One of the first points she made is that as a parent, you have to always remain in control, composed while you manage the situation. That comes across as I'm in charge, so that's a good thing. She also mentioned distraction as a technique. It always works— not always, okay, most of the time it works. Depending on what it is that your toddler is trying to, to get or is throwing a tantrum about. All those things are true. And one of the other things that she said that's really important is that if you can give them something to focus on, to be in control or to be in charge of, that is also a very good tactic. And one thing she didn't mention that I would add is it's very important after this process occurs, you distract them they're not throwing the tantrum that you saw coming is to reinforce that behavior. You want to make sure that they know that them not throwing a tantrum is great and it's celebrated, and you make sure that they know it and that they feel noticed and celebrated.